Payroll Analyst

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst with deep expertise in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) payroll operations, backed by strong general ledger (GL) knowledge, advanced Excel capabilities, and hands-on experience with AI-driven automation. You will be the regional subject-matter expert for APJ payroll, working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment alongside HR, Finance, Legal, and third-party payroll vendors to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate monthly payroll delivery across a complex multi-country portfolio. This is a key senior individual contributor role within our Global Payroll team based in Bangalore. You will bring curiosity, ownership, and a digital-transformation mindset — identifying process gaps, driving automation, and raising the standard of payroll excellence across the APJ region and beyond. WHAT YOU WILL DO APJ Payroll Operations Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing across all APJ countries in scope, partnering with in-country vendors and managed service providers (MSPs) to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Act as the primary escalation point for APJ payroll queries from employees, HR Business Partners, and Finance — resolving issues via the ticketing system with high-quality, timely follow-up. Validate and reconcile Workday data extracts (new hires, terminations, salary changes, leave, allowances, bank details) against vendor payroll inputs each cycle. Manage APJ-specific payroll inputs: 13th month pay, mandatory bonuses (e.g. Australia Superannuation, Japan Shakai Hoken contributions, Singapore CPF, India PF/ESI, Vietnam SHUI), statutory leave accruals, and equity-related inputs (RSU, ESPP). Coordinate and review off-cycle and ad hoc payments across APJ jurisdictions, ensuring proper authorisation and documentation. Manage the payroll calendar across multiple time zones, cut-off dates, and public holiday schedules for APJ countries. GL, Accounting & Reconciliation Prepare and post payroll journal entries; perform GL-to-payroll reconciliation and variance analysis (delta reports) for all APJ entities. Execute post-payroll reconciliations including bank file vs. GTN, headcount reconciliations, and social insurance / tax contribution validations. Support month-end close activities: accruals, cost centre allocations, and intercompany recharges for APJ payroll costs. Partner with the Finance team to ensure payroll GL mapping is accurate and consistent with the corporate chart of accounts. Compliance & Statutory Obligations Maintain up-to-date knowledge of APJ statutory payroll requirements — tax, social security, pension, minimum wage, and mandatory leave — across Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Support year-end statutory filing and reporting obligations (e.g. Australia STP/Payment Summary, Japan withholding tax summary, Singapore IR8A, India Form 16, South Korea year-end settlement). Ensure all payroll processes comply with GDPR, PDPA, and applicable local data privacy laws for APJ employee data. Support external and internal payroll audits, providing documentation and reconciliation evidence as required. AI, Automation & Process Improvement Leverage AI-driven tools (e.g. ChatGPT/Claude for policy and statutory change summaries, AI-assisted anomaly detection, RPA for reconciliation workflows) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Identify and implement process improvements across the payroll cycle — from input validation through to GL posting — using data insights and automation. Build and maintain Power BI / Excel dashboards for APJ payroll KPIs: headcount, cost variance, cycle time, error rates, and compliance metrics. Contribute to global payroll transformation projects, including new country implementations and system upgrades. Document and maintain SOPs for all APJ payroll processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and business continuity. We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {{OFFICE_LOCATION}} office in compliance with Everpure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave. WHAT YOU BRING Experience & Technical Knowledge 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to APJ multi-country payroll (Australia, Japan, Singapore, and at least two other APJ markets). Demonstrable knowledge of APJ statutory frameworks: Australian Fair Work Act and Superannuation, Japan Labour Standards Act and Shakai Hoken, Singapore CPF and MOM regulations, India PF/ESI/TDS, Vietnam SHUI and PIT, and South Korea NPS/NHI/EI. Solid understanding of end-to-end payroll — calculations, input validation, payment, GL posting, reconciliation, and year-end filing. Experience managing in-country vendors and MSPs for payroll delivery across multiple APJ jurisdictions. Hands-on experience with a global payroll aggregator platform (ADP Celergo, CloudPay, Papaya Global, Deel, Ramco, or equivalent). Proficiency in Workday or equivalent HRIS; experience with Workday payroll reports and data extracts is a strong advantage. GL & Accounting Strong payroll accounting knowledge: journal entries, GL reconciliation, payroll-to-ledger mapping, cost allocation, and variance analysis. Experience preparing and reviewing payroll accruals and intercompany recharges. Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve GL discrepancies independently. Technical & Analytical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query, data modelling, and large dataset reconciliation. Familiarity with AI tools in a payroll context: AI-assisted anomal